Change is happening. Years of advocacy from our sector is translating into action and a strengthened collective will. Awareness of the issues facing long term care in Nova Scotia has never been more heightened. Historic investments in resources that reflect the specialty skills and support needed to deliver quality care are materializing and financial commitments […]
Canada, like more than 80 countries in the world, also celebrates Father's Day. Father's Day is a day meant to honor all fathers and father figures and the important role they play in one's family.
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21. It’s a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Learning about Indigenous Peoples, places and experiences is a step forward each Canadian can take on the path to […]
Canada Day is celebrated on July 1, it marks the moment in history that Canada became an independent nation. It is a public statutory holiday observed by all provincial governments. When July 1 is a Sunday, Canada Day is celebrated on the following day, Monday the 2nd. Most businesses are closed for the day and many people will choose to celebrate with family and friends at […]
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is an observance that aims to recognize and pay tribute to elderly people in communities around the world. The day calls for people to honor their grandparents and acknowledge their contribution to society. In Canada, World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly was recognized and celebrated for the […]
International Self-Care Day (ISD), on 24 July each year, provides a focus and opportunity to raise the profile of healthy lifestyle self-care programs around the world. ISD is a device developed by the International Self-Care Foundation to promote self-care as a vital foundation of health. ISD has been running since 2011. It provides a media-friendly […]
International Day of Friendship is a United Nations (UN) observance that promotes the role of friendship in building peace, bridging cultural divides, and fostering understanding among people from diverse backgrounds. It is an opportunity to recognize the value of cultivating strong bonds and trust between individuals, communities, and nations, ultimately contributing to the well-being and […]
Dykeland Lodge celebrated the launch of its new recruitment campaign, rebranding, and enhanced website earlier this month with team members, senior leadership, residents, and members of the community in attendance. Also participating and receiving an orientation were incoming students to the Work & Learn Continuing Care Assistant Program, a collaboration between CBBC and Dykeland Lodge. […]
On 19 August 2003, a bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers, including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. Five years later, the General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day (WHD). Each year, WHD focuses on […]
Each September, people unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer’s disease and all types of dementia. During World Alzheimer’s Month, we call on everyone, from individuals to large organisations, including every Alzheimer and dementia association globally, to support World Alzheimer’s Month by getting involved in […]
At Ovarian Cancer Canada, we reject the notion that ovarian cancer can’t be eradicated. We are here to demand action, deliver change, and transform lives. We stand hand-in-hand with the people experiencing, affected by, or at risk of the disease. We will not rest until women are able to live their lives freely, fully, and […]
